Gui Cang watched Zhou Qing closely, his entire body instantly on high alert, Spiritual Power surging wildly within him, seemingly ready to strike at any moment.
But what startled him even more was that even though his intentions were now exposed, he couldn't muster even the slightest urge to kill and silence Zhou Qing.
On the contrary, that inexplicable goodwill was still subtly at work, constantly easing his guard.
Outside the Array, Second Uncle hid in the shadows, quietly observing the changes within the Array, his brows tightly furrowed.
He could sense Gui Cang's aura suddenly becoming chaotic, but was unclear on the specifics of what had happened, and could only suppress the urge to intervene, waiting for Zhou Qing's signal.
Not far away, the old hen still lay by the fence, and upon hearing Gui Cang's words, a trace of disdain as if saying "fool" flashed in her mung bean-sized eyes.
